Public Wi-Fi undergoes re-configuration

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that the free public Wi-Fi service in the CBD and at the QEII Centre, Queens Park Theatre, Aquarena and the Airport will be down intermittently on Thursday 23 June.

The Wi-Fi is being re-configured to improve service delivery but will be back running on Friday 24 June.

If you require further information please contact the City on 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Works to begin at St Georges Beach

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that works to mitigate erosion at St Georges Beach will begin on 21 June and are expected to take up to three weeks.

Works include the construction of a low level sandbag groyne and sand nourishment works.

Traffic management will be in place during this time. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

If you have any queries regarding this work please contact the City on 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Maintenance Works on Flood Damaged Roads

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be undertaking road maintenance works on the following flood damaged roads:

As access to driveways may be limited during maintenance, the City encourages residents to park their vehicles outside the work area where possible.

Traffic management will be in place during this time. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

If you have any queries regarding this work please contact Moneer Fates, Project Manager on 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au. 

Road maintenance works in Kojarena and East Chapman

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that it will be undertaking road maintenance works in the localities of Kojarena and East Chapman between 30 May and 30 June 2016.

Lateral tree pruning and vegetation clearing to improve road user’s line of site and road safety will occur on Kojarena Road South and on Angels Road.

Traffic management will be in place during this time. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

For more information on the road maintenance please contact the City’s Coordinator Roads, Peter Traylen, at 9956 6600.

The City regrets any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Special General Meeting (Merger of GRCEC with Ngala)

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Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre invites you to a Special General Meeting (Merger of GRCEC with Ngala) for a vote by Financial Members only on Tuesday, 14th June 2016, 5.30pm in the Function Room of Geraldton Regional Community Education Centre.

RSVP to Grady Smith by Monday 6th June 2016 via grady@edcentre.wa.edu.au or (08) 9921 4477.

Duboulay Street tree maintenance

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise it will be undertaking tree maintenance works on Duboulay Street in the West End from Tuesday 10 May to Wednesday 11 May 2016.

Maintenance works include the pruning of 19 of the Western Australian Peppermint Trees and the removal of three trees which have died or are excessively decayed.

Although the City is always reluctant to remove trees as they add to the liveability of the City, in this case the trees pose a serious risk to pedestrians, motorists and homes.  New trees will be planted to replace the trees being removed.

During the tree maintenance the Duboulay Street will open for local traffic only.  Motorists and pedestrians are requested to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and directions from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries regarding the renewal works please contact Graham Smith Reserves Supervisor on 08 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Ultra Tune Geraldton Announcement

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Ultra Tune Geraldton are still experiencing a disruption to their phone lines and customers cannot get through to us to book their vehicles in for servicing or repairs.

Customers are urged to use the mobile number 0452065482 until further notice.

We apologise to anyone who may have been inconvenienced due to this problem and thank you all for your understanding.

Footpath renewal works on Chapman Road

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that it will be renewing the footpath on Chapman Road between Cathedral Avenue and Post Office Lane with works scheduled to commence on Monday 9 May 2016 for a period of approximately seven days.

The anticipated hours of work will be between from 6am to 6pm and include removing the slab path and replacing it with a user friendly concrete path.

The works will require some sections of the footpath and some driveways to be partially or fully closed at times to pedestrian and vehicle traffic. As access to driveways will be limited during this time, the City encourages people to park their vehicles outside of the work area.

These works are part of $1,175,739 allocated in the 2015/16 Budget for the renewal of footpaths which will see approximately 3kms of the footpath network replaced.

The City requests motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City regrets any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Please direct all enquiries to Moneer Fates, Project Manager on (08) 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au.

Upgrade of valves in water mains across Geraldton

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Water Corporation is replacing a number of valves in Geraldton to increase the network’s reliability and flow of water.

The program will target valves needing repair in Spalding, Bluff Point, Sunset Beach and Geraldton. Water supply will be temporarily interrupted to enable this essential work to occur.

There may be some temporary disruptions to local road users as teams work within the road verge. Traffic management will be in place in affected areas. Residents may experience some additional noise and dust however crews will endeavour to keep this to a minimum throughout the duration of the works.

Customers with special water requirements should contact Water Corporation in advance of the interruption on 13 13 75.

Tree Pruning on Rudds Gully and Devlin Pool Roads

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that it will be undertaking road maintenance works in the localities of Rudds Gully and Cape Burney between 3 May and 13 May 2016.

Lateral tree pruning and vegetation clearing to improve road user’s line of site and road safety will occur on Rudds Gully Road between Edwards Road and Brand Highway, and on Delvin Pool Road.

Traffic management will be in place during this time. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

For more information on the road maintenance please contact the City’s Acting Coordinator Roads, Dave Bairstow, at 9956 6600.

The City regrets any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum.

ANZAC Day Centenary and road closures

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The City of Greater Geraldton together with the Geraldton City R&SL Sub-Branch will commemorate the second year of the ANZAC Day Centenary with services at Birdwood House on Forrest Street.

The Dawn Service will commence at 6am and the Main Service at 11am on Monday 25 April 2016.

Local ex service personnel, politicians, young people and community members are invited to join the City of Greater Geraldton Mayor in the laying of wreaths.

To ensure a quiet and reflective ANZAC Day Ceremony, the City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise that there will be road closures in place.

Chapman Road between McDonald’s restaurant and Birdwood House will be closed for the Dawn Service between 5:15am and 7am. March attendees to fall in and congregate at McDonalds.

Maitland Street to Cathedral Avenue, Cathedral Avenue right onto Chapman Road and Forrest Street to Marine Terrace will be closed for the main service from 10am to 1pm. March attendees to fall in and congregate at QEII Centre.

The City requests motorist and pedestrians exercise caution and obey all signage and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City regrets any inconvenience and will endeavour to keep disruptions to a minimum.

Please direct all enquiries relating to this road closure and wreath laying to Sierah Lemmon by emailing SierahL@cgg.wa.gov.au

ANZAC service enquires can be directed to the Geraldton City R&SL Sub-Branch President Ian Heberle on 0419 214 379.

Road renewal works in Geraldton

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The City of Greater Geraldton wishes to advise road renewal works will be undertaken in Spalding, Webberton, Woorree, Rangeway and Geraldton suburbs.

Works to replace aged storm drains, kerbing and road surfaces are scheduled to commence on 21 April 2016 and are expected to take approximately 40 days to complete.

These renewal works will be undertaken on Broome Street Spalding; Webberton Road and Newman Street in Webberton; Eight Street and Jenark Road in Woorree; Felicia and Disoma Streets in Rangeway; and View, Kelly and Brede Streets in Geraldton.

Access to driveways may be limited during this time. Traffic management will be in place, however motorists and pedestrians are advised to exercise caution and obey all warning signs and direction from authorised City personnel and contractors.

The City apologises for any inconvenience these works may cause.

If you have any queries regarding the scheduled works please contact David Bairstow, Supervisor Urban Roads on 08 9956 6600 or email council@cgg.wa.gov.au

Expressions of Interest: Youth Interactive Public Art Project – Youth Precinct

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The City of Greater Geraldton is seeking expressions of interest from Australian based artists to create an interactive artwork in the Youth Precinct Area at the Foreshore in Marine Tce. Geraldton.

The City has recently built a new youth precinct (pictured above) which has been designed to primarily attract 12 to 18 year olds. The Youth Precinct is part of a Multiuser Facility Building and part of the overall Geraldton Foreshore redevelopment. The Youth Precinct provides a range of interactive games, including electronic games, and equipment to stimulate physical and social activity between youth.

PROJECT BRIEF

The proposed Youth Interactive Artwork Project will be guided by the City of Greater Geraldton Public Art Strategy and the masterplan for the activation of the Foreshore and West End Precincts. The Project will also be overseen by the City of Greater Geraldton’s Public Art Committee.

The proposed artwork should add to the engagement and vibrancy of the precinct and should be appealing and interactive, particularly to young people. The artwork project should contribute to the sense of pride young people feel for the space and help young people to develop a sense of ownership and responsibility for the Youth Precinct Area. The project is open to artists to interpret and present design concepts for an interactive artwork that engages with young people. The elements of the work can be functional, abstract, sculptural, conceptual and playful. The project concept must be practical and achievable within the budget and time schedule. The commission is to be completed by the 30 June 2016.

Location

The artwork will be situated in the Youth Precinct Area at the Foreshore. See attached for a detailed map. The artist is invited to choose a specific location(s) within this site. The size and dimensions of the artwork needs to fit comfortably within the desired location; not blocking pathways or intruding on existing structures.

The artwork will be located outdoors and needs to be durable to the natural weathering elements of wind, salt and sun. There is limited access to power, gas and water and any service connections need to be accommodated in the overall budget.

Please note this is a site where there is relatively heavy foot traffic, with children and families frequenting the area. An artwork with sharp edges or one that poses a potential hazard is not practical in this area. 

Budget

Payments of $500 will be provided to each of the three shortlisted artists to provide and present concept designs, from which one artist will be selected for the commission.

The commission budget for the project is up to $20,000 and must include all costs associated with the commission including but not limited to materials, fabrication, signage, design, artist fees, artist travel and accommodation if required and procurement. .

Selection Process

Expressions of Interest will be accepted up until 5pm 26 April 2016. A selection panel consisting of a representative from the Public Arts Advisory Committee and City staff, in consultation with the Youth Advisory Committee, will make a shortlist of three artists who will be offered the opportunity to present their concept to the selection panel by 12 May 2016

The panel will base selection on the creativity and originality of the design concept, practicalities of making and/or implementing the work, the budget, the proposed timeframe; and the appeal and engagement to the youth sector.

The three shortlisted applicants will each receive $500 and present a detailed design concept description, site drawing timeline and budget to the panel.

A commission will then be offered to one of the shortlisted artists with a contract agreement including scheduled payments and timeframe. It is required that the artist be responsible for their own insurance and public liability.

Expression of Interest requisites:

To be considered for this project, please submit the following:

  • A brief design concept that illustrates the creative ideas and theme for a proposed work, outlines the timeframe for completing the artwork and provides proposed location(s) within the Youth Precinct area with approximate sizing of artwork.
  • A full CV including any demonstrated experience in public art projects.
  • Images of previous public artwork (maximum 10 images)

Expression of interest will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Originality, creativity and intrigue.
  • Capacity to produce and complete a suitable artwork within an acceptable timeframe.
  • A concept that works within the specified budget of $20,000.
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering public art works.
  • The degree of interactivity the artwork will provide and appeal to the youth sector and ability for the artwork to engage with this demographic.
  • Artistic merit including evidence of professional standing within the arts sector.

Once the EoIs have been reviewed, 3 shortlisted artists will be selected to provide a detailed concept. The artists will be provided with a payment of $500 to assist in their development of the detailed concept. Each of the 3 artists will be required to provide:

  • A detailed design concept to present to the panel.
  • A proposed timeframe outlining the commencement, duration and completion dates for undertaking the art work. 
  • Specific location(s) within Youth Precinct.
  • Dimensions of artwork.
  • What materials the artwork will be made from.
  • Considerations for how the artwork will be resilient to the weather conditions.
  • Detailed list of resources needed to complete project, including any proposed access to utilities.
  • Proposed budget.
  • The anticipated lifespan of the artwork and ongoing art work maintenance considerations.

For any further enquiries please contact Eve York, Arts and Cultural Development Officer at: evey@cgg.wa.gov.au or phone: 9956 6749

Expressions of Interest close 5pm on 26 April 2016 and are to be addressed attention to Polly Banks, Manager Community and Cultural Development and can be submitted either by email to pollyb@cgg.wa.gov.au or posted to:

City of Greater Geraldton
Attention: Polly Banks
Re:Youth Interactive Public Art Project
PO Box 101
GERALDTON 6531